dictionary.ptmarinateverbgeneral usecommon/mɐ.ɾi.ˈnaɾ/ma·ri·narPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1To soak food in a seasoned liquid mixture before cooking to flavor and tenderize it.Usage examples“Marinate the steak in the refrigerator overnight.”“The chicken is marinating in a yogurt sauce.”SynonymssteepsoakCommon combinationsmarinate meatmarinate for hoursmarinate in wine
To soak food in a seasoned liquid mixture before cooking to flavor and tenderize it.Usage examples“Marinate the steak in the refrigerator overnight.”“The chicken is marinating in a yogurt sauce.”SynonymssteepsoakCommon combinationsmarinate meatmarinate for hoursmarinate in wine